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Ventura Music Scene 10/14/26 – 10/27/26

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Ventura Music Scene
by Pam Baumgardner
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music scene artworkThe Ventura County Fairgrounds will host a special concert on Wednesday, October 14, with Turnstile, Pennywise and Die Spitz. Turnstile received five Grammy nominations on their most recent release, Never Enough, making them the first band to be nominated in the rock, alternative and metal categories in the same year. They won a Grammy for Best Metal Performance for “Birds” and Best Rock Album for Never Enough. Tickets are being sold via Ticketmaster.

Congratulations to Ventura Coast Brewing Company as they celebrate “10 years of Beers” on Saturday, October 17, with throwback beer prices and live music from Casual Business.

Photo of Anderson.PaakAnd while I typically only report on live music, I must make space for this special event with guest DJ Pee.Wee, aka Anderson.Paak! Unfortunately, his annual charity festival was cancelled this year, but he will host Roll Call Ventura Nights at Skating Plus on November 22. Ventura/Oxnard will always hold a place in Brandon Anderson’s heart as he was born in Oxnard and attend Foothill Tech High in Ventura. Tickets are available at BrandonAndersonFoundation.org.

The Ventura Music Festival fall concerts are being held at different venues around the county this month with Birth of Impressionism; A Classical Edge Concert on October 15 at the Museum of Ventura County, Take3 on October 16 at the Ventura Music Hall, Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter on October 17 at Mission Park and Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, and Pacific Jazz Orchestra’s tribute to Quincy Jones on October 18 at the Ventura Center for Spiritual Living. For all performances from bluegrass to classical go to VenturaMusicFestival.org.

ShakyFest II will be held at Tony’s Pizzeria, from 1 pm to closing on Saturday, October 17. Along with Shakey Feelin’, there will be performances by The Great Divide, Groove Session, The Allman-Jerry Band, Shambala duo and the Bellotti Brothers. The all-day festival is free and bringing chairs is encouraged as the seating will extend into the parking area. Jax Plays Dead plays on Friday the night before.

Ojai Pub announced on Monday, September 28, that Monday, September 28, would be their final day of business due to an apparent rent dispute. The place was packed to the gills.

Quick Notes: The Aquabats play the Ventura Theater on Saturday, October 17; The Popravinas play the Garage on Friday, October 16; Ska Daddyz along with Straight Forward, and others perform during Revolution Surf Company’s 30th anniversary on Sunday, October 18; Black Flag takes over the Ventura Music Hall for a show on Thursday, October 22; Coso is back in town playing a birthday gig with friends at the Grape on Friday, October 23; Uncle Floyd’s Dead have a free show at the Crowne Plaza on Friday, October 23; and Todd Rungren plays the Oxnard Performing Arts Center on Sunday, October 25.

Do you have any music-related news or upcoming shows that you would like help publicizing? Please send all information, short or long, to Pam@VenturaRocks.com. For updated music listings daily, visit www.VenturaRocks.com.

Ventura Music Scene 5/18/23 – 5/30/23

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Congratulations to Brandon, aka Anderson .Paak and his sell out annual fundraiser for the Brandon Anderson Foundation. The concert on Friday, May 12 at the fairgrounds didn’t disappoint fans with performances from local artists and headliners the Isley Brothers and none other than the legendary, Smokey Robinson. At 83, the man is still bringing it, releasing new music, Gasms, and kicking off a tour of his own. .Paak House 23 was his first date on his Summer tour.

The California Strawberry Festival will be held for the first time at the Ventura County Fairgrounds over the weekend of May 20 and May 21. Along with all the vendors, and strawberry related food items, music will fill both days on a few different stages. Among the entertainment will be performances from Arise Roots, Jayden Secor Band, Music Freqs Band, Caliente 805 and more.

And if you’re willing to travel a bit, the Happy Face Music Festival will take place on Saturday, May 27, at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Park in Simi Valley. Headlining this one will be The Spazmatics (always a hoot), along with performances from The Fabba Show, Kelly’s Lot, The Yacht Groove, and Barry Keenan. This one is hosted by the Rotary Club of Simi Runrise.

Props going out to Spencer Barnitz of Spencer the Gardener on the documentary, “More Than Just a Party” which chronicles Spencer’s musical journey from the 70s to today. The sold-out premiere of the documentary will be held at the New Vic Theater in Santa Barbara. You won’t want to miss the band performing at Tony’s Pizzeria on Thursday, May 27.

Keep this one on your radar, a fundraiser for the Local Love Project will be held on Sunday, June 4th with performances from Kelly’s Lot, Shawn Jones, and the Bobby Hart Band. Along with all the music, a BBQ, local wine and beers will be available for sale. The primary goal of Totally Local VC’s- the Local Love Project is to activate and organize members of our community in the aftermath of a disaster within our 805 communities and to provide relief and support to those affected by disaster. This one will be held at the Portside Club House (1196 Portside Drive).

Congratulations to Winchesters Grill & Saloon on their 26th anniversary. Join in on the celebrations, Sunday, May 21, with the 805’s dance party band favorite, The Bomb (3-6 pm).

Quick Notes: Tickets are on sale now for Yngwie Malmsteen & Glenn Hughes at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center for September 9; Creatures of Content (Pennsylvania) play The Six on Friday May 19; Big Bad Voodoo plays the Libbey Bowl on Saturday, May 20; and The Winery Dogs (Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan and Richie Kotzen) play the Ventura Theater on Saturday, May 20.

Do you have any music-related news or upcoming shows you want help publicizing? Please send all information short or long to Pam@VenturaRocks.com, and for updated music listings daily, go to www.VenturaRocks.com.

Ventura Music Scene 5/3/23 – 5/16/23

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As of press time, the 2023 Ventura County Fair had not announced their entertainment yet, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t entertainment to be had at the fairgrounds in the meantime. First off, Surfer’s Point Live will host Boots & Brews in the parking lot with headliners Chris Young and Joe Nichols on Sunday May 7.

artworkAnd then…Anderson .Paak announced on April 25 that .Paak House 23 will be held at the fairgrounds on Friday, May 12. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, .Paak, aka Brandon Paak Anderson, grew up in Oxnard and attended Foothill Technology High School. Two of his albums were named Oxnard and Ventura, both produced by Dr. Dre, the latter earned him a Grammy for Best R&B Album. The fact that .Paak could hold this event anywhere, but chose Ventura, speaks volumes about this talented homegrown artist. Find out more about .Paak House and the Brandon Anderson Foundation at PaakHouse.org.

photo of Beth HartThe new season kicks off at Libbey Bowl with Beth Hart on Saturday, May 6 performing an intimate pared down show. Her back stories are entertaining enough, but I’m sure she’ll be really putting it out there without a full band backing her up.

And speaking of Libbey Bowl, the Ojai Music Festival dates include several concerts at Libbey Bowl. The festival runs Thursday June 8 through Sunday, June 11, with Rhiannon Giddens, Music Director, at the helm. I noticed at least one event has already sold out, so don’t wait until the last minute to try to snag a ticket. Find out more at OjaiFestival.org.

Bombay Bar and Grill will host a celebration of life in honor of Chris Husted who passed away last month. Chris was so a great guy, so well respected throughout the music scene. He had been doing sound on the road with Yachtley Crew recently. Friends will gather on Saturday May 13 from 2-8 with music from Shawn Jones, Guy Martin, Brion Shearer, Aaron Orbit, Rising Son, Yachtley Crew and more. 20% of the sales will go to the Chris Husted fund.

Quick Notes: Rey Fresco plays Tony’s Pizzeria Thursday, May 4; The Knotty G’s from South Carolina make a stop at Surfers Point Café on Sunday, May 7; there’s a free show featuring Old-Timey Country Bluegrass at Poinsettia Pavilion on Sunday, May 7; an in store meet & greet with Ohgeesy will be held at Salzers on Wednesday, May 10; it’s all about the punk rock on Friday, May 12 when Youth Brigade, Stalag 13, False Confession, The Afraid and Crucial Thought play the Oceanview Pavilion; Julie Christensen will perform an intimate show at the Ojai Underground on Saturday, May 13; and new dates added to the Ventura Music Hall calendar include Grateful Shred on June 15, Save Ferris on July 29, and Powerman 5000 on October 20.

Do you have any music-related news or upcoming shows you want help publicizing? Please send all information short or long to Pam@VenturaRocks.com, and for updated music listings daily, go to www.VenturaRocks.com.